The Potential of Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Clinical and Technical Considerations

The Potential of Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Clinical and Technical Considerations

Proton therapy is a promising therapeutic modality with unique physical properties that allow for abrupt dose fall-off distal to the target of interest, thereby sparing nearby organs at risk. A number of studies have identified the utility of proton radiation in mitigating treatment related sequelae...

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Main Authors: N. Lalani, S. Alqarni, R. B. Jimenez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
breast cancer
proton therapy
radiotherapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/3/219

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